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Braves News: Sean Murphy Injury, Hector Neris, more
Sean Murphy just cannot catch a break.
In 2024, he went down with an injury in the first game of the season. Now, in 2025, he will miss the start of the season again as he out 4-6 weeks with a cracked rib. It is simply bad luck for Murphy, who many are hoping will have a bounce back season this year. While that outcome is certainly in the cards, having to deal with another lengthy injury is not ideal.
Of course, with Murphy unavailable, all signs seem to point to top prospect Drake Baldwin being the Braves main catcher to start the season. At the very least, Baldwin will have every opportunity to earn the role this Spring. It certainly will be a storyline to watch over the next few weeks.
Braves News
Veteran reliever Hector Neris is the latest name to arrive in camp for the Braves as he will be vying for a spot in the organization.
Could the Braves and Diamondbacks match up for a trade? It certainly could be a sensible route for the Braves to go if they feel the rotation needs an upgrade before the season begins.
Aj Smith Shawver and a few other Braves had a few struggles in a 5-4 loss to the Rays on Monday.
Atlanta’s bench still has roles to fill and there are some potential candidates battling it out the Spring.
MLB News
Max Fried had a successful first Spring outing for the Yankees.
2024 American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil will be out of action for at least six weeks due to a lat strain.
Veteran southpaw Jose Quintana signed a one-year deal with the Brewers.
Aaron Ashby of the Brewers will go through further testing on an oblique injury.
Mike Moustakas will retire via a one-day contract and ceremony with the Royals on May 31st.
Justin Lawrence, after being put on waivers by the Rockies, was claimed by the Pirates.
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that a major weekend construction project, set to fully shut down two miles of I-285, has been postponed due to inclement weather. Atlantans are relieved, with many looking forward to more freedom to travel this Mothers’ Day weekend. Kim Leoffler has the story.
ATLANTA – An Atlanta flight attendant and mother of eight is among 17,000 Spirit Airlines workers struggling to find a new “destination” after the carrier suddenly shut down.
Spirit Airlines Atlanta impact
What we know:
Spirit Airlines ended all operations on Saturday, grounding its entire fleet and ending employment for its 17,000-person workforce. Flight attendants and customers were stranded across the country, often forced to pay for their own travel home after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Kamille Carter, an Atlanta-based flight attendant of five years, said she received the termination email from the CEO at 3 a.m., despite earlier assurances from union representatives that the company was stable. The company immediately cut healthcare benefits and stopped payments for sick leave and vacation time for all staff members.
Unpaid wages and benefits
What we don’t know:
It is unclear if Carter and her fellow employees will ever receive their final paychecks or if there is any legal recourse for the lost benefits. The company has not specified if any transition assistance will be provided to workers, some of whom had been with the airline since it launched in 1994.
Employee reaction in Georgia
What they’re saying:
“This is a death because you have to mourn, you have to grieve, it’s a process,” Carter said of the sudden job loss. Despite the financial strain of supporting eight children, Carter is looking toward her passion for cooking as a potential new career. She noted that while being uncomfortable is difficult, it can “push you to your destiny.”
Finding help in Atlanta
What you can do:
Community members looking to support Carter and other local workers affected by the shutdown can find more information on the FOX 5 Atlanta website. The station is collecting resources for those navigating the sudden loss of income and healthcare.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from an interview conducted by FOX 5 reporter Eric Perry, who spoke directly with former flight attendant Kamille Carter in Atlanta. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting was also used.
The search for missing 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite is over. Atlanta police announced just before midnight Thursday that he had been located, more than a week after he vanished from his Regency Trace home.
The department shared the update on social media but did not release additional details about where he was found or the circumstances surrounding his recovery.
Braithwaite had been missing since the night of April 27, when he was last seen around 9 p.m. at his home in Atlanta. His family said they had no contact with him during the entire time he was gone.
The disappearance of the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School sophomore and basketball team member had galvanized the Atlanta community. His family, teammates, Atlanta police officers and neighbors gathered at the school last week to raise awareness about his disappearance. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where his mother works, joined the search effort — asking the public to watch for him at MARTA stops and fast food restaurants.
A $10,000 reward had been offered for credible information leading to his safe return.
“Even small details matter. Your awareness could make the difference,” the airport wrote in an Instagram post earlier this week.
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